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Week 4 - 1/26/2014

Who to Thank

Someone who is doing something small to make a difference in your life

Scripture

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3: 17

Quote

We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community

Week 3 - 1/19/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who has supported or encouraged you

Scripture

. . . give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5: 18

Quote

The only people you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.

John E. Southard

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Blog Posts

1/22/2014

Finding Gratitude Between the Extremes...

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“You think it’s just another day in your life. It is not just another day. It’s the one day that is given to you today. It’s given to you. It’s a gift. It’s the only gift that you have right now, and the only appropriate response is gratefulness.” - Brother David Steindl-Rast

In Clayton’s sermon on Sunday, he said the Year of Gratitude is not just about writing thank-you notes and certainly not about writing the right number of notes. It is about practicing the spiritual discipline of gratitude in order to make it a way of life.

My family takes some incredible trips to beautiful places, and I appreciate God’s hand in these amazing places. Continue Reading

This submission is by Francy Collins, Website Administrator, FUMCR.

1/1/2014

Introducing the YEAR OF GRATITUDE

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Kicking off January 5 in all worship services! Get your Year of Gratitude bag filled with information, thank you cards, a pen and a window/mirror cling. In the meantime, check out the web pages for a preview. Continue Reading

This submission is by Francy Collins, Website Administrator, FUMCR.

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